High Country Flyathlon - Howqua River
Saturday, 29 November 2025
7 Mile Flat, Howqua, VIC
The High Country Flyathlon on 29 November 2025 is a unique event combining trail running and fly fishing with this year's event in Howqua, Victoria.
The course is 13km from 7 Mile flat to Ritchie’s hut and back. There are two routes to choose from - the low track has 12 mandatory river crossings while the High track keeps you high and dry.
As part of the event, all flyathletes must catch a fish and photograph it on an approved race ruler (provided at registration). Failure to catch a fish will result in a DNF. Fish must be released and all effort made to avoid causing them extra harm.
Distances/Events
13K Trail Run + Fly Fishing